Tuesday, May 20, 2014

What I'm Reading This Week

This first book is just for my pleasure.Thank you Karlin 
for mentioning this book to me!  So far so good.  


GIFTED WITH A BRILLIANT MIND, BLESSED WITH A BEAUTIFUL FAMILY -- AND CURSED WITH A DESTRUCTIVE MADNESS 
In this harrowing New York Times bestseller, Ann Rule is at her masterful best as she winnows horrific truths from the ashes of what seemed like paradise in Prairie Village, Kansas. Rule probes the case of Debora Green, a doctor and a loving mother who seemed to epitomize the dreams of the American heartland. A small-town girl with a genius IQ, she achieved an enviable life: her own medical practice, a handsome physician husband, three perfect children, and an opulent home in an exclusive Kansas City suburb. But when a raging fire destroyed that home and took two lives, the trail of clues led investigators to a stunning conclusion. Piece by piece, Ann Rule digs beneath this placid Midwestern facade to unveil a disturbing portrait of strangely troubled marriages, infidelity, desperation, suicide, and escalating acts of revenge that forever changed dozens of lives.


The second book is interesting to me, but it's for work.   
A good read, is a good read though!

 ABOUT THE BOOK
New delights and opportunities for learning await each time children venture outdoors. This updated and expanded edition of The Great Outdoors will inspire teachers to make it possible for children to spend more time outdoors, have safe environments, and be free to learn through exploration. This book
  • Reviews why outdoor play matters for children, especially when it involves nature
  • Explores the historical and contemporary inspirations and foundation for nature education
  • Discusses ways to keep children safe outdoors, including minimizing sun exposure and other dangers
  • Highlights the importance of nature experiences for children’s spiritual development
  • Explores the necessity and challenges of creating child-friendly cities and environments
Each chapter ends with action items to improve children’s access to safe, clean, and interesting places in your community and is packed with resource ideas for further exploration. The Great Outdoors will enable you take up the challenge to advocate for enticing outdoor spaces for children. 

Monday, May 19, 2014

Merry Monday, and All is Good!




Yummy cranberry/walnut scones about to go in the oven.  Now the dilemma of whether to have tea or coffee with these little delicacies!




Prettied up the lunch table with a Dollar Tree kitchen towel, and embellished the basket with stuff sitting around just waiting to be used.  I LOVE how it looks, cheerful and summery.



Kids a cooking'!



The three little guys love to play in the Camp Fire/Forest room!

MERRY MONDAY to all!

Sunday FUN!



I love when I have an entire to myself.....the creativity flows!  The top pic is a Fairy Forest, using a rarely used drying rack, misc foliage, scarves, etc.... Anything "fairy" is good in my book!

Picture #2 I Spy board.   It's heavier than I thought and an occasional piece falls off, oh well, I just replace it with a cool sticker!

And finally the "popular this year" hose wreath.  This was fun to make, and you can't really make a mistake.  Just cut a piece of hose, cable tie together, and start adding whatever you want.  You can also spray paint the hose, which I am in the middle of right now for my entrance gate, and chicken coop!  So easy, so fun.

Tuesday, December 10, 2013

COOKIES!

I hope the ladies are ready for this! It's MUCH more than cookies, bwaa ha ha ha! ;) Oh, and of course there will be follow up photos!

Friday, September 20, 2013

Monday, January 9, 2012

Now what?.....

Kevin and I made it through the retirement ceremony/celebration/hoopla.....now what? I feel relief that it's over, but kinda sad.

On to the next project!!



Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Congratulations and Thank you, Kevin!

Saturday is a big day around here. Kevin is retiring from the military after 20 years of service! I'm beyond proud of him, excited for him, and nervous for the ceremony....all at the same time! What a roller coaster of feelings!

Tuesday, January 3, 2012

New Beginnings (and Spilt Coffee!)

The first day of daycare for 2012, the first day of school for 2012. So, how did I start my day? By spilling an entire cup of coffee (my beloved coffee) all over my desk, which had a stack of bills, a contract, and misc paperwork....ALL covered in coffee!! ARGHHhhhhhh...... It's got to get better through the day, right!?

Friday, December 30, 2011

Christmas Cookie Party!

Well this was a wonderful idea! We had a cookie party at daycare this year instead of exchanging presents!!! We nibbled on cookies throughout the day, made ice cream cone Christmas trees, and finally divided up the leftovers to send home. A SMASHING HIT!